Youth group to introduce publication about giving: " new financial publication � geared toward the under-21 crowd � that highlights how to spend, save, invest and donate is set to debut Wednesday.
Reno is one of 10 cities nationwide selected for the first release of �Making Change for the Better: The Importance of Youth Giving.� When author Shuan Butcher of Maryland put out notice he was seeking cities to launch the publication, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada responded"
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Telegraph | Money | Spitzer's campaign 'is hitting British brokers'
Telegraph | Money | Spitzer's campaign 'is hitting British brokers': "Spitzer's campaign 'is hitting British brokers'
By Andrew Cave (Filed: 16/11/2004)
The British Insurance Brokers Association went on the offensive yesterday, claiming that New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer's campaign against American insiders is 'unfairly damaging the UK market'."
By Andrew Cave (Filed: 16/11/2004)
The British Insurance Brokers Association went on the offensive yesterday, claiming that New York attorney general Eliot Spitzer's campaign against American insiders is 'unfairly damaging the UK market'."
Bloomberg.com: U.S.Spitzer may Urge more Insurance Oversight in Senate Testimonyy
Bloomberg.com: U.S.: "Spitzer May Urge More Insurance Oversight in Senate Testimony
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer may tell a U.S. Senate subcommittee today that federal oversight of the insurance industry is inevitable after his allegations of price manipulation and kickbacks.
``You can argue that states have failed'' as insurance regulators, Spitzer said last week at a Practicing Law Institute seminar in New York, predicting an ``inevitable'' shift to federal regulation. ``Very serious problems have been picked up.'' "
Nov. 16 (Bloomberg) -- New York Attorney General Eliot Spitzer may tell a U.S. Senate subcommittee today that federal oversight of the insurance industry is inevitable after his allegations of price manipulation and kickbacks.
``You can argue that states have failed'' as insurance regulators, Spitzer said last week at a Practicing Law Institute seminar in New York, predicting an ``inevitable'' shift to federal regulation. ``Very serious problems have been picked up.'' "
Nonprofit boards need education, Spitzer says
Nonprofit boards need education, Spitzer says
By ALLAN DRURY
THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original publication: November 16, 2004)
WHITE PLAINS — Education, not prosecution, is the best way to ensure that those who serve on the boards of charities and other nonprofit organizations provide the oversight to keep those groups in compliance with the law, state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said yesterday.
Spitzer said those who serve on the boards are often people who have been large donors. They might feel they have fulfilled their obligation to help and fail to ask tough questions of the executives and others running the operation, he said.
By ALLAN DRURY
THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original publication: November 16, 2004)
WHITE PLAINS — Education, not prosecution, is the best way to ensure that those who serve on the boards of charities and other nonprofit organizations provide the oversight to keep those groups in compliance with the law, state Attorney General Eliot Spitzer said yesterday.
Spitzer said those who serve on the boards are often people who have been large donors. They might feel they have fulfilled their obligation to help and fail to ask tough questions of the executives and others running the operation, he said.
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Get-tough curbs on charity laws
BBC NEWS | Scotland | Get-tough curbs on charity laws: "Get-tough curbs on charity laws
The voluntary sector has welcomed the crackdown
A new fund-raising watchdog is to be given beefed-up powers to restore public confidence in giving to charity.
Ministers want to improve the role of the Charity Regulator so people know how much is both raised and spent by individual organisations.
It is hoped the new Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Bill will boost public confidence in the sector. "
The voluntary sector has welcomed the crackdown
A new fund-raising watchdog is to be given beefed-up powers to restore public confidence in giving to charity.
Ministers want to improve the role of the Charity Regulator so people know how much is both raised and spent by individual organisations.
It is hoped the new Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Bill will boost public confidence in the sector. "
Money Center - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal
Money Center - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal: "Cashing in on donations
Software for nonprofits becomes very for-profit
Sarah Duxbury
'Donate Now.'
Almost every nonprofit web site makes that one-click pitch to visitors. A host of software companies -- both for-profit and not-for-profit -- are rushing to help them make it, and investors are seeing market opportunities.
Last month, GetActive in Berkeley closed a $7 million venture round co-led by Pacific Partners and El Dorado Ventures. The 4-year-old company had previously raised $2 million from private investors. It reached profitability two years ago. GetActive has annual revenue over $5 million and 70 employees split between Berkeley and Washington, D.C.
The two biggest companies making software expressly for nonprofits, Kintera in San Diego and Blackbaud in Charleston, S.C., both went public in the past 12 months and have seen their share prices rise. And Convio of Austin, Texas, the fourth large player in the field, closed $15"
Software for nonprofits becomes very for-profit
Sarah Duxbury
'Donate Now.'
Almost every nonprofit web site makes that one-click pitch to visitors. A host of software companies -- both for-profit and not-for-profit -- are rushing to help them make it, and investors are seeing market opportunities.
Last month, GetActive in Berkeley closed a $7 million venture round co-led by Pacific Partners and El Dorado Ventures. The 4-year-old company had previously raised $2 million from private investors. It reached profitability two years ago. GetActive has annual revenue over $5 million and 70 employees split between Berkeley and Washington, D.C.
The two biggest companies making software expressly for nonprofits, Kintera in San Diego and Blackbaud in Charleston, S.C., both went public in the past 12 months and have seen their share prices rise. And Convio of Austin, Texas, the fourth large player in the field, closed $15"
Monday, November 15, 2004
News Sentinel | 11/15/2004 | Better Business Bureau standards for nonprofits are new yardstick for accountability.
News Sentinel | 11/15/2004 | Better Business Bureau standards for nonprofits are new yardstick for accountability.: "Better Business Bureau standards for nonprofits are new yardstick for accountability.
By Kevin Leininger
kleininger@news-sentinel.com
The United Way of Allen County hopes to raise $6.6 million by the time its annual campaign ends March 15. But until last month, there was a glaring omission from its list of potential contributors."
By Kevin Leininger
kleininger@news-sentinel.com
The United Way of Allen County hopes to raise $6.6 million by the time its annual campaign ends March 15. But until last month, there was a glaring omission from its list of potential contributors."
Telegraph | News | Diana Fund officials face fresh US court appearance
Telegraph | News | Diana Fund officials face fresh US court appearance: "The officials of a charity set up to honour Diana, Princess of Wales will face public scrutiny in a United States court despite settling a �14 million legal action from an American souvenir company last week."
blackenterprise.com
blackenterprise.com: "FileMaker Donations 2.0 Upgrades Easy-to-Use Fundraising Management Software
Source: PRNewswire
PRESS RELEASE
Publication date: 2004-11-15
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- FileMaker, Inc. announced today shipment of FileMaker Donations 2.0, a ready-to-use donations management application that helps charitable organizations and other non-profits plan, track and streamline their fundraising campaigns, donations and donor outreach efforts. FileMaker Donations 2.0 features several new capabilities since its groundbreaking introduction in 2003, including a complete re-design of the application to take advantage of the award-winning FileMaker Pro 7, launched earlier in 2004. "
Source: PRNewswire
PRESS RELEASE
Publication date: 2004-11-15
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- FileMaker, Inc. announced today shipment of FileMaker Donations 2.0, a ready-to-use donations management application that helps charitable organizations and other non-profits plan, track and streamline their fundraising campaigns, donations and donor outreach efforts. FileMaker Donations 2.0 features several new capabilities since its groundbreaking introduction in 2003, including a complete re-design of the application to take advantage of the award-winning FileMaker Pro 7, launched earlier in 2004. "
Nonprofits can thrive by using 'feedback loops' - 2004-11-15 - Birmingham Business Journal
Nonprofits can thrive by using 'feedback loops' - 2004-11-15 - Birmingham Business Journal: "Nonprofits can thrive by using 'feedback loops'
Russell Richey
Nonprofits and benevolent organizations, just like their for-profit corporate cousins, have an audience or constituencies that "
Russell Richey
Nonprofits and benevolent organizations, just like their for-profit corporate cousins, have an audience or constituencies that "
Ohio clarifies laws covering charity bingo, other games - 2004-11-15 - Business First of Columbus
Ohio clarifies laws covering charity bingo, other games - 2004-11-15 - Business First of Columbus: "Ohio clarifies laws covering charity bingo, other games
Michael Zatezalo
Ohio authorized charitable gaming in 1976 after voters passed a ballot issue permitting charitable bingo. "
Michael Zatezalo
Ohio authorized charitable gaming in 1976 after voters passed a ballot issue permitting charitable bingo. "
Oshkosh Northwestern - How much we give from the wallet has always been a matter of heart
Oshkosh Northwestern - How much we give from the wallet has always been a matter of heart: "So, what�s wrong with Wisconsin?
George McCully, president of the Catalogue for Philanthropy and a native of Minnesota, said we�re not a bunch of scrooges in Wisconsin.
�Giving in America is not related to income. It�s related to culture,� McCully said. �People who go to church give more to secular charities than people who don�t. If you have an affluent secular culture your giving will probably be low.�"
George McCully, president of the Catalogue for Philanthropy and a native of Minnesota, said we�re not a bunch of scrooges in Wisconsin.
�Giving in America is not related to income. It�s related to culture,� McCully said. �People who go to church give more to secular charities than people who don�t. If you have an affluent secular culture your giving will probably be low.�"
Crain's Detroit Business
Crain's Detroit Business: "African American Legacy alums spread knowledge
By Sherri Begin
� November 15, 2004
Alumni of the African American Legacy program are putting into practice at various Detroit area nonprofits what they have learned about increasing charitable giving from African-Americans.
The seven-year program, which began in 1996 and ended in 2003, brought together nonprofits, foundations, churches and professionals to educate African-Americans about expanding their giving beyond churches, alumni associations and United Way drives."
By Sherri Begin
� November 15, 2004
Alumni of the African American Legacy program are putting into practice at various Detroit area nonprofits what they have learned about increasing charitable giving from African-Americans.
The seven-year program, which began in 1996 and ended in 2003, brought together nonprofits, foundations, churches and professionals to educate African-Americans about expanding their giving beyond churches, alumni associations and United Way drives."
Managing charitable funds in tough economic times - 2004-11-15 - Business First of Columbus
Managing charitable funds in tough economic times - 2004-11-15 - Business First of Columbus: "Managing charitable funds in tough economic times
Heidi Jark and John Schmitz
Changes in the economy have created new challenges for businesses and nonprofits alike. The key to riding out difficult economic times, however, is to view the downward trend as an opportunity for growth and not a roadblock along the path to charitable giving. "
Heidi Jark and John Schmitz
Changes in the economy have created new challenges for businesses and nonprofits alike. The key to riding out difficult economic times, however, is to view the downward trend as an opportunity for growth and not a roadblock along the path to charitable giving. "
Charity Village� NewsWeek: Cover Story
Charity Village� NewsWeek: Cover Story: "The Role of CMAs in Voluntary Sector Accountability
November 15, 2004
By Chris Markham
Canada's 161,000 voluntary sector organizations provide community and social services; organize cultural, educational and recreational activities; and lobby for social, political and economic change. The ability to assess and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of their activities is often hampered by the absence of appropriate measures, frameworks, and baseline data. Given the considerable amount of trust invested in the voluntary sector, the need for enhanced accountability continues to receive a significant amount of attention.
With the help of Certified Management Accountants (CMAs), some voluntary sector organizations are taking steps to ensure that their accountability frameworks drive comprehensive performance management toward their vision and mission. A discussion document produced "
November 15, 2004
By Chris Markham
Canada's 161,000 voluntary sector organizations provide community and social services; organize cultural, educational and recreational activities; and lobby for social, political and economic change. The ability to assess and evaluate the impact and effectiveness of their activities is often hampered by the absence of appropriate measures, frameworks, and baseline data. Given the considerable amount of trust invested in the voluntary sector, the need for enhanced accountability continues to receive a significant amount of attention.
With the help of Certified Management Accountants (CMAs), some voluntary sector organizations are taking steps to ensure that their accountability frameworks drive comprehensive performance management toward their vision and mission. A discussion document produced "
MSN Money - Breaking News
MSN Money - Breaking News: "At its core is the idea that saving and investment are good and should be encouraged by the tax code.
The USA tax would allow taxes to be deferred on income that is saved or invested until that money is spent. It would also allow some current popular deductions to be retained, including those for charitable giving and home mortgage interest. "
The USA tax would allow taxes to be deferred on income that is saved or invested until that money is spent. It would also allow some current popular deductions to be retained, including those for charitable giving and home mortgage interest. "
PRESS RELEASE: New Charity Concept Aims to Donate Millions in Commission Payments to Charitable Causes
PRESS RELEASE: New Charity Concept Aims to Donate Millions in Commission Payments to Charitable Causes: "New Charity Concept Aims to Donate Millions in Commission Payments to Charitable Causes
Announcing the launch today 15th November 2004, of a new website designed to generate free donations for the world�s favourite charities. The My Charity First Foundation leverages affiliate marketing programs to generate money for charity and places the general public in the driving seat for deciding which charities should benefit. Why? Because the world has never been so dependant on its charitable organizations, and because the top e-commerce websites are spending millions each month on affiliate marketing programs that are seldom used to finance good causes. The My Charity First Foundation has combined these factors and has provided the general public with a tool to turn these millions into charitable donations for the causes that are important to them.
(PRWEB) November 15, 2004 -- The My Charity First Foundation is involved in a continuing process to develop relationships with charitable organizations and the top e-commerce websites. Through these relationships it has established a hub that links to the most popular e-commerce websites and provides a quick and simple medium that allows it�s users to select those charities that they wish to benefit. "
Announcing the launch today 15th November 2004, of a new website designed to generate free donations for the world�s favourite charities. The My Charity First Foundation leverages affiliate marketing programs to generate money for charity and places the general public in the driving seat for deciding which charities should benefit. Why? Because the world has never been so dependant on its charitable organizations, and because the top e-commerce websites are spending millions each month on affiliate marketing programs that are seldom used to finance good causes. The My Charity First Foundation has combined these factors and has provided the general public with a tool to turn these millions into charitable donations for the causes that are important to them.
(PRWEB) November 15, 2004 -- The My Charity First Foundation is involved in a continuing process to develop relationships with charitable organizations and the top e-commerce websites. Through these relationships it has established a hub that links to the most popular e-commerce websites and provides a quick and simple medium that allows it�s users to select those charities that they wish to benefit. "
Newsday.com - Business: Long Island and New York City
Newsday.com - Business: Long Island and New York City: "Washington -- 'Try it. You'll like it,' says Kae Dakin, president of Washington Grantmakers.
She is talking about first-timers pondering giving time and money to nonprofit organizations and charities. But newcomers first have to choose the nonprofits and charities in which to invest time and money"
She is talking about first-timers pondering giving time and money to nonprofit organizations and charities. But newcomers first have to choose the nonprofits and charities in which to invest time and money"
Charity Turning Into a Business
Charity Turning Into a Business: "Charity Turning Into a Business
Hassan Adawi, Arab News
A street peddler sits with her children and simple wares waiting for customers who might buy rice for Zakah Al-Fitr. (AN photo by Salman Marzouki)
JEDDAH, 13 November 2004 � Unscrupulous traders are turning Zakah Al-Fitr into a business instead of the charity it is supposed to be. Street peddlers are raking in cash by recycling rice bought for use as a charitable donation through relatives posing as poor and needy."
Hassan Adawi, Arab News
A street peddler sits with her children and simple wares waiting for customers who might buy rice for Zakah Al-Fitr. (AN photo by Salman Marzouki)
JEDDAH, 13 November 2004 � Unscrupulous traders are turning Zakah Al-Fitr into a business instead of the charity it is supposed to be. Street peddlers are raking in cash by recycling rice bought for use as a charitable donation through relatives posing as poor and needy."
MSNBC - Bay Area nonprofit executives rack up big salary gains
MSNBC - Bay Area nonprofit executives rack up big salary gains: "Scandals, increased scrutiny and a lackluster economy may have helped slow the growth in compensation for the nation's foundations, arts groups and charities, but some Bay Area nonprofit executives continue to profit handsomely. "
Times-Standard Online - Local News
Times-Standard Online - Local News: " The Northern California Association of Nonprofits will hold its annual members and business meeting on Wednesday.
The meeting is to plan next year's programs and set goals for the organization, which has grown considerably in size, community support and participation during the past two years. Anyone with interest in or connection to the Public Benefit Sector -- members and nonmembers alike -- is invited. "
The meeting is to plan next year's programs and set goals for the organization, which has grown considerably in size, community support and participation during the past two years. Anyone with interest in or connection to the Public Benefit Sector -- members and nonmembers alike -- is invited. "
Catalogues That Offer Help With Giving Rather Than Buying (washingtonpost.com)
Catalogues That Offer Help With Giving Rather Than Buying (washingtonpost.com): "It's the start of the begging . . . er . . . giving season again.
You can probably tell. Your mailbox is stuffed with solicitations from various charities. The airwaves are filled with pleas from this or that group, asking you to donate your clunker in return for a tax deduction"
You can probably tell. Your mailbox is stuffed with solicitations from various charities. The airwaves are filled with pleas from this or that group, asking you to donate your clunker in return for a tax deduction"
Chicagobusiness.com
Chicagobusiness.com: "Fund-raisers seek patient health data
Privacy waivers in use at Northwestern, Rush
By Sarah A. Klein
The biggest physician group at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is asking patients to waive new federal privacy rights so their names and medical diagnoses can be passed on to fund-raisers.
The aim is to identify patients interested in specific diseases who would likely support research initiatives. Raising money by targeting patients with a given illness was made more difficult by privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which went into effect in April 2003."
Privacy waivers in use at Northwestern, Rush
By Sarah A. Klein
The biggest physician group at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is asking patients to waive new federal privacy rights so their names and medical diagnoses can be passed on to fund-raisers.
The aim is to identify patients interested in specific diseases who would likely support research initiatives. Raising money by targeting patients with a given illness was made more difficult by privacy provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which went into effect in April 2003."
Hispanic Business - Hispanic Business Magazine 2004 Entrepreneur of the Year
Hispanic Business - Hispanic Business Magazine 2004 Entrepreneur of the Year: "Hispanic Business last night also presented its second-annual Lifetime Achievement Award. Honoring the pivotal role of academia in entrepreneurial evolution, this year's award winner is Marta Tienda, professor of Demographic Studies in the Department of Sociology and Public Policy at Princeton University.
Nearly two decades ago, Dr. Tienda published one of her first books 'Hispanics in the U.S. Economy,' an early work on occupational structure. Since then she has continued to publish numerous studies, including more than 100 scholarly papers on Hispanic employment, entrepreneurship, youth, culture, and the passage of wealth between generations. More recently, her research has shifted to the consequences of admission policies on minorities in higher education.
In addition to her prodigious academic achievements, she works tirelessly to better her community through the advancement of public policy and philanthropy"
Nearly two decades ago, Dr. Tienda published one of her first books 'Hispanics in the U.S. Economy,' an early work on occupational structure. Since then she has continued to publish numerous studies, including more than 100 scholarly papers on Hispanic employment, entrepreneurship, youth, culture, and the passage of wealth between generations. More recently, her research has shifted to the consequences of admission policies on minorities in higher education.
In addition to her prodigious academic achievements, she works tirelessly to better her community through the advancement of public policy and philanthropy"
The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today
The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today: "Some people may still recognize Zaim Saidi as a consumer rights activist, although he is now focusing most of his attention on philanthropic campaigns in Indonesia."
Reeling in corporate support - 2004-11-15 - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle)
Reeling in corporate support - 2004-11-15 - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle): "Reeling in corporate support
Charities use marketing value, personal connections to angle inroads
Carol Tice
Staff Writer
It's every nonprofit's dream to line up a major corporate donor.
But the competition is fierce. Last year cash giving at major U.S. corporations declined a median 11 percent, a recent study by The Chronicle of Philanthropy showed. "
Charities use marketing value, personal connections to angle inroads
Carol Tice
Staff Writer
It's every nonprofit's dream to line up a major corporate donor.
But the competition is fierce. Last year cash giving at major U.S. corporations declined a median 11 percent, a recent study by The Chronicle of Philanthropy showed. "
Schools put philanthropy on lesson plan
Schools put philanthropy on lesson plan: "Third-graders at the Southeast Neighborhood School of Excellence are proud their artwork will be displayed in a gallery -- if only for a day.
But their teachers hope the feeling that went into their art, and a basic understanding of philanthropy -- a word they can't quite spell yet -- will stay with the charter school students for a lifetime."
But their teachers hope the feeling that went into their art, and a basic understanding of philanthropy -- a word they can't quite spell yet -- will stay with the charter school students for a lifetime."
The New York Times > Giving
The New York Times > Giving
New York Times Has their special giving section today. May require registration to read.
New York Times Has their special giving section today. May require registration to read.
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